1. Healthcare
Professional
Safety
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2. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Walk, don’t run
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3. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Report injury, accident or
unsafe situation
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4. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Wash hands frequently
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5. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Wear safety glasses when risk of
eye injury
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6. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Avoid “horseplay”
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7. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Always follow instructions
carefully
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8. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Use correct posture and
body mechanics
 The efficient movement and
balance of the body
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9. Healthcare Professional
Safety
 Walk, don’t run
 Report injury, accident, or unsafe situation
 Wash hands frequently
 Wear safety glasses when risk of eye injury
 Avoid “horseplay”
 Always follow directions
 Use correct posture and body mechanics
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10. Healthcare Professional Safety
Ergonomics
 The study of workplace design and
equipment used by employees that
contribute to the
 comfort
 efficiency
 safety
 ease of use
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11. Healthcare Professional Safety
Ergonomic Program
 Personal components include
 Comfort
 Good posture
 Exercise to prevent stiffness and soreness
 Body mechanics
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12. Healthcare Professional Safety
Ergonomic Program
Workplace design includes
 Comfort
 Placement of furniture for ease of work
 Avoidance of repetitive motions
 Awareness of hazards in the environment
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